Europe

Monte Velho is a Lusitano stud farm which offers luxurious accommodation and wonderful riding opportunities. You can enjoy top class dressage instruction as well as relaxing rides out into the Alentejo countryside.

Our best selling ride in Europe for the past four years and for good reason. The warm welcome extended to guests, the fun atmosphere, the well trained horses, and the fabulous riding ensure guests often return.

Experience Level

Open All Year

Set arrivals

4 to 7 nights / 3 to 5 days of riding | 3 to 4 hours riding per day | Nearest airport:Malaga

Beautiful trail rides through the Pyrenees with fast riding on the high mountain pastures and coastal hills of Catalonia. These trails are for experienced and fit riders only. There are 4 different itineraries.

Experience Level

Open Mar-Nov

Set arrivals

6 to 7 nights / 5 to 6 days of riding | 4 to 8 hours riding per day | Nearest airport:Barcelona

Veláni Country Hotel is situated on a hillside overlooking Aposelemis Lake and is an ideal place from which to explore the island. This rural area, dotted with olive trees, Kermes oak forest and small villages gives plenty of space for endless riding and comfort for relaxing.

Journey through a landscape of meadows, forests, hills and small villages on the back of a well-trained fit and forward going horse. Experience what life is like in rural Romania by staying with local farmers en route. A true adventure.

The riding is on São Miguel the largest island in the Azores in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. You are based at the comfortable Quinta da Terça and the various riding trails take you to dramatic areas of the island. For those wanting a greater degree of sight-seeing the Atlantis Ride has fewer hours of riding.

A centre based holiday just north of Lisbon featuring excellent dressage instruction on well-schooled pure-bred Lusitano horses. This family estate is dedicated to rural tourism, wine making and the noble art of dressage.

This ranch is a great choice whether you are new to riding or new to Western. Discover the beauty of the Kiskunsági National Park on well-trained forward going horses. When not riding, relax by the pool or in the jacuzzi.

Provence in the South of France is well known for its great food and wine and many of its sights and landscapes have featured in paintings by Van Gogh Picasso and Matisse. There are a number of itineraries to choose from all journeying through Provence and also some venturing into the Camargue.

Experience Level

Open Mar-Nov

Set arrivals

5 to 6 nights / 4 to 5 days of riding | 4 to 6 hours riding per day | Nearest airport:Marseille

In the Alentejo region of Portugal east of Lisbon this is an inland trail ride on wonderful Lusitano horses. The Alentejo is a very important region for horse breeding and this holiday includes a visit to one of the famous Alter-Real studs.

Ride on the Snæfellsnes peninsula, famous for the glacier covered cone volcano Snæfellsjökull. This ride goes through lava fields, green valleys, wide-open stretches of beaches, to the multi-coloured mountains of Hítardalur valley. The full ride has seven nights with six days riding; shorter breaks are also available.

Experience Level

Open Jun-Aug

Set arrivals

4 to 7 nights / 4 to 6 days of riding | 4 to 8 hours riding per day | Nearest airport:Reykjavik

This country resort and spa is based right in the heart of Tuscany on an 800 acre working wine estate. Explore classical Tuscan landscapes on well trained Quarterhorses and Criollos doing as much or as little riding as you like.

Experience Level

Open Apr-Nov

Set arrivals

7 nights / 5 to 6 days of riding | 3 to 6 hours riding per day | Nearest airport:Pisa

Experience the beauty of Cappadocia from horseback. Choose to explore this unique landscape with a choice of camping or hotel based rides. Whichever itinerary you decide upon be sure to see the distinctive rock chimneys.

Experience Level

Open Apr-Oct

Set arrivals

6 to 8 nights / 5 to 7 days of riding | 3 to 6 hours riding per day | Nearest airport:Kayseri

An adventurous and tough trail ride through the Pyrenees Mountains visiting Spain, France and Andorra along the way. This is possibly the toughest riding trip we know of and is only for fit and experienced riders who love the outdoors, and enjoy camping in remote locations.

This 1000 acre estate offers endless opportunities for great riding with something for all levels of rider. There are 20 miles of bridleways and 300 jumps. It is one of the few remaining Irish estates still owned and run by its founding family.

A classic trail ride through the highlands and interior of Iceland running south to north or vice versa on an ancient route across the heart of the country. A remote and beautiful ride staying in basic accommodation along the way.

Explore Tuscany from your base in an 18th century farmhouse in Chianti on a relaxing riding holiday. Located close to Siena, Florence and Pisa, Berardenga Equestrian Centre offers a combination of instruction for all abilities and trail rides for more experienced riders.

The Round Ups take place in the north and south of Iceland and you will witness the farmers bringing their animals down from the mountains before winter sets in. Hours in the saddle can be long and the rides are usually highly sociable as all the local farmers gather to assist.

Experience Level

Open Sep-Oct

Set arrivals

3 to 6 nights / 3 to 6 days of riding | 3 to 9 hours riding per day | Nearest airport:Reykjavik

An historical country hotel with a high quality riding centre at a great price. Lessons in the arenas are for all abilities from beginners to experienced riders. Jump tuition programmes are available for those wishing to learn or improve their jumping techniques. This is a great family destination with plenty to do when not riding.

Ride through the Catalan coastal hills and Mediterranean coast and beach. Perfect for those who want to enjoy Spanish wines or indulge in gourmet food as well as enjoy some quality riding. There are 2 different itineraries to choose between.

Experience Level

Open Feb-Jun, Sep-Nov

Set arrivals

6 to 7 nights / 5 to 6 days of riding | 3 to 6 hours riding per day | Nearest airport:Barcelona

The land in Bulgaria is perfect for riding because there are almost no fences or gates. Wide open spaces and gently undulating terrain provide the opportunity for long canters and interesting riding. The itineraries allow plenty of opportunities to see some of the fascinating sights of this historic country.

Experience Level

Open Apr-Oct

Set arrivals

7 to 8 nights / 6 days of riding | 3 to 7 hours riding per day | Nearest airport:Sofia

Autumn in Iceland means a colourful countryside and Northern Lights dancing in the black night sky. Enjoy visiting the best known sights in Iceland, riding the Icelandic horse along fine bridle paths and hopefully viewing dazzling Northern Lights after a good day in the saddle.

This is a winter riding holiday with lots of other activities including snowmobiling and reindeer sledding. To make it really special, one night is spent in the famous Ice Hotel 150km north of the Arctic Circle.

A centre based holiday focussing solely on dressage lessons aboard beautiful pure-bred and part-bred Lusitano horses. There are very highly trained horses for experienced riders but also school masters for those starting out in dressage.

The riding is on São Miguel the largest island in the Azores in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. This flexible itinerary allows you plenty of time to relax and explore this island. Dolphin and whale watching is a must do activity.